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Alfred Amasanti

Notes from Abroad – Italy

April 22, 2010 Notes from Abroad

Question: What has been the most meaningful part of your time abroad? Whether it was a lesson you learned, a place you went or a person you got to know, what was the most significant part of your trip overall? Written by: Alfred Amasanti I cannot think of one particular event, but I do think [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Italy

April 15, 2010 Notes from Abroad

Question: What has been your favorite trip so far? Why? Written by: Alfred Amasanti Most American students in Europe go on a week-long party for Spring Break, usually on a “cruise” along the sublime Greek Islands. If you’re looking to get wasted, it’s a great idea, but you can do that back home, too. I [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Italy

March 18, 2010 Notes from Abroad

Question: Describe an experience in which you overcame a challenge. What did you learn from the experience? Written by: Alfred Amasanti The greatest challenge I’ve faced in Italy was something so mundane that I would have never thought it would take me more than a month to solve: opening a bank account. My parents thought [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Italy

March 4, 2010 Notes from Abroad

Question: Are there any holidays native to your host country that you have experienced, or are looking forward to experiencing? What are the customs of this holiday? Does school close? Do people take vacations? Written by: Alfred Amasanti Carnavale (also known as Carnaval or Mardi Gras) is one of Italy’s best-known holiday celebrations. The festival [...]

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Notes from Abroad – Italy

February 25, 2010 Notes from Abroad

Question: Describe a friendship you have made with a local student (from your host country), or someone who is a resident. How has this relationship influenced your experience? How do you communicate, and are there are any language barriers? Have they spoken about any things that surprised them about America’s customs? Written by: Alfred Amasanti [...]

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